Iron (hydr)oxides (hereafter termed iron oxides) catalyzed oxidation of aqueous Fe(II) is an important process in soil environments not only because the two phases often coexist but also because the reactions are frequently coupled with the reduction of organic and inorganic contaminants. Concurrently, recrystallization of iron oxides in the presence of aqueous Fe(II) plays a critical part in the iron geochemical cycling as the process leads to changes in the structure and surface properties of iron oxides to alter the ensuing adsorption of heavy metals and organic matter in soils and sediments. In this paper, we reviewed the recent progresses in understanding the interactions of iron oxides and aqueous ferrous with a focus on the reaction mechanism and controlling factors for:1) iron oxide-catalyzed Fe(II) oxidation; 2) contaminants reduction by the aqueous Fe(II)-iron oxides system; and 3) Fe(II)-catalyzed recrystallization of iron oxides. In addition, we provide a perspective for the future research of the iron oxide-aqueous Fe(II) interface reaction and related environmental impact in soils.